Flashcards: Enriching Written and Oral Expression — 17 cards

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1Question

Which expressions introduce a subject or general idea in the course?

Answer

Expressions like 'As a general rule' and 'It is generally agreed' introduce a subject.

2Question

What phrase means 'It raises a burning issue' in English?

Answer

'It raises a burning issue' means 'Cela soulève une question brûlante'.

3Question

Which expression suggests considering advantages and disadvantages?

Answer

'We must weigh up the pros and cons' suggests considering advantages and disadvantages.

4Question

Which expressions introduce the first point in an argument?

Answer

At first sight, it would seem that; To begin with; First of all; Firstly; In the first place.

5Question

Which expressions indicate the second point in an argument?

Answer

Secondly; In the second place.

6Question

Which expressions are used to add points later in an argument?

Answer

Moreover; In addition; Then; Next; Lastly; Finally; Eventually.

7Question

Which expressions introduce a viewpoint with factual emphasis?

Answer

Actually, In fact, and As a matter of fact.

8Question

What phrase suggests a more accurate way to state something?

Answer

It would be more accurate to say that.

9Question

Which expressions contrast two ideas in a viewpoint?

Answer

However, Nevertheless, Yet, Though, Still, and On the one hand… on the other hand.

10Question

Which expressions introduce a personal viewpoint in English?

Answer

In my opinion, To my mind, As far as I am concerned, I am convinced that, It seems to me that.

11Question

What does 'In my opinion' express?

Answer

A personal viewpoint.

12Question

How do you say 'Je suis convaincu que' in English?

Answer

I am convinced that.

13Question

Which expressions explain causes in the course?

Answer

"That is why," "Because of," and "Thanks to."

14Question

Which expression indicates a consequence in the course?

Answer

"It implies that."

15Question

Which expressions mean 'To sum up' in English?

Answer

"To sum up" and "To put it in a nutshell" mean 'To sum up'.

16Question

Which expressions are used to say 'In conclusion' in English?

Answer

"In conclusion" and "To conclude" are used to say 'In conclusion'.

17Question

What English phrase means 'Enfin, et c’est un point très important'?

Answer

"Last, but not least" means 'Enfin, et c’est un point très important'.

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1. Which expression is used to introduce a general idea rather than a specific argument?

2. Which expression signals that the advantages and disadvantages of a subject should be considered?

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